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OV56 CCE

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,669 mi
Last recorded176,669 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CCE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 176,669 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 169,359 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 155,744 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 142,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 134,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 125,397 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,715 miles

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges slightly

offside rear handbrake pivot lever not fully returned

rear tyres close to limit wearing on edges and perrished slightly

wear to rear brakes

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,402 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges slightly

offside rear handbrake pivot lever not fully returned

rear tyres close to limit wearing on edges and perrished slightly

wear to rear brakes

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,047 miles

Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing inspection of sills.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded.

N/S/R tyre 'Saw Toothing' on inner edge.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre 'Saw Toothing' on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition.

Slight smeer front wipers.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,907 miles

Both front brake discs worn. (not excessively)

Front pipe and centre section of exhaust corroded.

O/S/R tyre starting to show signs of saw toothing on inner edge.

Various marks and scratches to body panels.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,918 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,785 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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OV56 CCE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2006 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 78,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV56 CCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV56 CCE registered?

OV56 CCE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is OV56 CCE safe to buy?

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